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Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

March 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Contributed by David Besancon
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Agenda

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  1. 1
    CALL TO ORDER Call to order
  2. 2
    INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Call to order
  3. 3.a
    Proclamation: Irish Heritage Month - March 2026 Proclamation
  4. 3.b
    Presentation: Glenn E. Miller - Lovelace Oak Ceremonial
  5. 4
    AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment

    The Public is invited to address the Board for up to 5 minutes each for a maximum period of 30 minutes, ONLY regarding issues listed on this agenda. The Board will take all comments under advisement for potential action if warranted. Please identify yourself and the agenda item. If no agenda item is stated, you will be asked to hold your comment until General Public Comment at the end of the meeting.

  6. 5.a
    OLD BUSINESS
    Adopt Ordinance: An Amendment to Ord 2020-06 Appendix A – Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance of the Unified Development Code of the City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; To Clarify Variance and Appeal Procedures In Article 6, Including the Recommendation Role of the Zoning & Adjustment Board and Final Decision Authority of the Board of Aldermen Action
  7. 6.a
    NEW BUSINESS
    AMENDED: Ocean Springs Paving List 2026 Action
  8. 7.a
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize and waive all associated fees for the Ocean Springs Garden Club to utilize the Civic Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to host a fundraiser from 2:00-4:00 p.m.; to advertise the resources of the city Consent

    Mayor/BOA:

  9. 7.b
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Application and waive all associated fees for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary on March 10, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Freedom Field for a Kickball Field Trip and Picnic group 1; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  10. 7.c
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application and waive all associated fees for the Upper Elementary on March 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Freedom Field for Kickball Field Trip and Picnic group 2; to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  11. 7.d
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize the Mayor to execute the Right of Use (ROU) Agreement with Hancock Whitney Bank, as permitted under Mississippi law, for use of the employee parking lot located at 901 Washington Avenue for the 2026 Spring Arts Festival from 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026 through 7:00 p.m. on March 29, 2026 Consent
  12. 7.e
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Earth Day on April 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Mary C, City Event may incur overtime cost Consent
  13. 7.f
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application and waive all associated fees for the Upper Elementary Field Trip (Rice, Landrum and Hovatter) on May 14, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Little Children's Park, to advertise the resources of the city Consent
  14. 7.g
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Special Event Permit Application for Witches Ride of Ocean Springs on October 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., (to accommodate setup and tear down) with October 26, 2026 as a rain date; the parade will start/end at Freedom Field - Parade N on Pershing - W. on Government - E. on Porter and back to Freedom Field; Street closures will be needed per OSPD and waive the fees for barricades; the applicant pays all other associated event cost Consent
  15. 7.h
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution requesting surplus equipment from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for a 1998 Mack Tractor Truck and authorize the Mayor to submit a formal request letter Consent
  16. 7.i
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Adopt a Resolution requesting assistance from the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for use of a Road Grading Machine and authorize the Mayor to submit a formal request letter Consent
  17. 7.j
    CONSENT AGENDA
    AMENDED: Adopt a Resolution requesting a temporary Amtrak stop in Ocean Springs during Cruisin' the Coast and the Peter Anderson Festival 2026 Consent
    Part of: Cruising the coast
  18. 7.k
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept February 2026 Aged Receivables Report Consent

    City Clerk:

  19. 7.l
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize removing Firefighter James King from probationary status to full-time status, effective March 3, 2026 Consent

    Human Resources/Risk Management:

  20. 7.m
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Authorize employment of Brian Sloat, Fire Marshal, effective March 30, 2026; $27.24 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
  21. 7.n
    CONSENT AGENDA
    AMENDED: Authorize employment of Oyoko Armstrong, Custodian, effective March 4, 2026; $14.00 hourly rate; one-year probationary status, pending successful completion of all pre-employment requirements Consent
  22. 7.o
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 130 Booth Circle - PIDN: 61133170.000; PC recommends approval Consent

    Planning Commission (PC):

  23. 7.p
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 602 Dogwood Road - PIDN: 61037202.000; PC recommends approval Consent
  24. 7.q
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve a request for a Residential Short-Term Rental Permit at 609 Russell Ave - PIDN: 61190022.000; PC recommends approval Consent
  25. 7.r
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Approve the Building Official's recommendations for the tree applications received through February 25, 2026 Consent

    Building Department:

  26. 7.s
    CONSENT AGENDA
    Accept Code Enforcement Report through February 26, 2026 Consent
  27. 8.a
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    City Clerk: Approve payment: Docket of Claims, all expenditures are appropriate and authorized by law, and spread the summary on the Minutes Action
  28. 8.b
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    City Clerk: Accept the Monthly Budget Report
  29. 8.c
    DEPARTMENT REPORTS
    Finance: Authorize $10,332.78 purchase of police radios and corresponding budget amendment to allocate funds Action
  30. 9
    GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment

    The public is invited to address the Board, for up to 5 minutes each for a maximum period of 30 minutes. The Board will take all comments under advisement to take potential action at a later date if warranted. Priority will be given to Ocean Springs residents and Business Owners. Please identify yourself before speaking.

  31. 10
    MAYOR AND ALDERMEN'S FORUM
  32. 11
    EXECUTIVE SESSION Adjournment
  33. 12
    RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. on MARCH 17, 2026 Adjournment

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2026-03-03 Agenda Amended.pdf
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2026-03-03 Agenda Packet Amended.pdf
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Minutes.pdf
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